CINCINNATI, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading video
news network Newsy has launched "#OffTheTrail," a month-long video
series delivering on-the-road coverage exploring the places, people
and stories that deserve more attention in this campaign
season.
Newsy's D.C.–based policy team is making a cross-country road
trip to share stories about topics such as the Virginia island
sinking due to climate change, the growth of voter ID laws, the
Midwest's clean energy boom and the heroin epidemic in West
Virginia.
"Instead of talking about the candidates' every move, we're
focusing on the issues that matter in this year's presidential
election," said Blake Sabatinelli,
general manager of Newsy. "'#OffTheTrail' continues our mission of
providing the analysis and perspective that sets us apart from our
competition's obsession with the election horserace."
"#OffTheTrail" continues Newsy's track record of covering the
real impact of politics on people throughout the election season.
Newsy was among the first news outlets to cover indigenous protests
over the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the network brought national
attention to an unseen water crisis for those living in poverty in
central California. And in an
election with historically unpopular major party candidates, Newsy
has provided substantial coverage of third parties, including
sit-down interviews with Gary
Johnson, Jill Stein and
Evan McMullin.
The network also garnered a national Emmy nomination for its
interactive fact-checking series "Check 2016" and recently launched
"My First President," a series that invites celebrities and viewers
to talk about their first time voting in a presidential
election.
"#OffTheTrail" continues through the end of this month and can
be viewed on demand on any of Newsy's channels via over-the-top
platforms including Hulu, Sling TV, Roku, Apple TV, Watchable from
Comcast, Amazon Fire TV and Pluto TV. It can also be found online
at newsy.com/offthetrail and via the Newsy apps for iOS, Android
and Kindle Fire. Content can be found and shared on social media
channels including Facebook and Twitter by searching for the
hashtag #OffTheTrail.
About Newsy
Newsy is a millennial-focused digital
video news service that provides "news with the why," built to
inform and engage by delivering today's top stories across
platforms. Its content is available in on-demand and linear formats
on over-the-top (OTT) services including Apple TV, Watchable from
Comcast, Pluto TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast;
connected television including Xumo; on mobile for iOS, Android and
Kindle Fire; and at newsy.com.
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